Houston coliving project tops out
George Sell
October 6, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: UNITi Montrose, a coliving development in Houston’s Montrose District, has topped out.
George Sell
George is the editor of Urban Living News, and has more than a 20 years experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
Change at the top for Unite as Lister to take the helm
George Sell
October 6, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Richard Smith, CEO of student housing provider Unite, is stepping down after seven years in the role, and will be replaced by Joe Lister, who has been CFO since 2008.
Denizen and NUMA partner for Düsseldorf workspace
George Sell
October 5, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Workspace operator Denizen has partnered with NUMA Group to provide on-demand and subscription-based community work and event space in Düsseldorf’s Pempelfort neighbourhood.
Habyt raises €40 million in Series C round
George Sell
October 5, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: Berlin-based coliving and flex living brand Habyt has closed a Series Around of €40 million.
Moorfield launches UK BTR REIT
George Sell
October 4, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Real estate investment manager Moorfield is extending its presence in the UK BTR sector by launching a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to buy rental homes.
Zolostays co-founder Sikri steps down
George Sell
October 4, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: Akhil Sikri, the co-founder of coliving platform Zolostays is stepping down to start a new entrepreneurial venture.
Related Argent secures funding for north London BTR scheme
George Sell
October 4, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer Related Argent has agreed a £243 million loan with ICG Real Estate for the delivery of a 484-unit BTR scheme in Tottenham Hale, London.
Birchgrove acquires £36 million north London later living scheme
George Sell
October 2, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Rented retirement homes provider Birchgrove has acquired its ninth development – a 60 apartment community in Mill Hill, north London, built on the site of a former medical research institute.
Savills IM acquires UK PBSA assets from Vita Group for £300 million
George Sell
October 2, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has sold three PBSA assets on behalf of a key client to Savills Investment Management.
Gatehouse acquires homes from housebuilder for SFR portfolio
George Sell
September 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Gatehouse Investment Management has acquired 71 homes in Bolton for its UK single-family BTR portfolio, which is backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority.